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Native mobile device identification for toll-free service usage

  • US 9,654,648 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2015
  • Issued: 05/16/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of communication via a toll-free service, comprising:

  • receiving, by a TFID merchandise registry, a unique toll-free ID (TFID) of at least one mobile device, wherein the TFID is associated with merchandise purchased by a user of the mobile device, wherein the TFID is hard flashed in the mobile device, the TFID operable to facilitate toll-free communication between the mobile device and a manufacturer;

    receiving, by the TFID merchandise registry, from the manufacturer, a toll-free (TF) number associated with the purchased merchandise; and

    providing an automatic warranty registration of the purchased merchandise based on the TFID and the TF number.

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